Name: Slow Cooker Mock Sourdough Bread Recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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January 21, 2026

This Slow Cooker Mock Sourdough Bread gives you all the tangy flavor and chewy texture of sourdough without the starter or the stress. Made with simple ingredients and baked right in your slow cooker, it’s the ultimate lazy-day bread recipe. Perfect for sandwiches, soups, or just slathered in butter while it’s still warm.

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Slow Cooker Mock Sourdough Bread Recipe

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a medium bowl. Let it bloom for 5-10 minutes.

Add vegetable oil and Greek yogurt once the yeast mixture blooms. Stir.

Combine the salt and flour in a large mixing bowl.

Stir the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture.

Use your hands to get the dough incorporated.

Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Set it in a warm area to rise for 45 minutes.

As soon as the dough has doubled in size it is ready to cook in the slow cooker.

Line the slow cooker with parchment paper.

Roll the dough into a loaf shape and place in the slow cooker. You can also use your hands to shape it into a rectangle and fold each long side in and roll it into a ball (like traditional sourdough).

If you prefer, you can score the top. It will not keep the design but it will give it more of a sourdough look.

Place the loaf in the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, let the loaf cool and then slice.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Yogurt Temperature Trick 🌡️
Ensure your Greek yogurt is room temperature to help activate the yeast more effectively and create a smoother dough consistency.
Slow Cooker Liner Hack 🥣
Use parchment paper as a liner to prevent sticking and make removing the bread easier, creating a perfect golden crust on all sides.
Yeast Activation Secret 🍞
Dissolve the instant yeast in warm water (110-115°F) with a pinch of sugar to ensure maximum rising potential and a light, airy texture.
Moisture Magic 💧
Place a small dish of water in the corner of your slow cooker to create steam, which helps develop a crispy exterior and prevents the bread from drying out.
Tangy Flavor Boost 🧂
Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to enhance the sourdough-like tanginess if you want a more pronounced flavor profile.